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Wortman Park | East entrance

4.2 ★★★★☆ 713 Google reviews · Running trail in McMinnville, Oregon · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Wortman Park | East entrance's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

PavedShadedDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Relaxed, family-friendly spot for walking, disc golf, barbecues, and play structures.

What runners say about Wortman Park | East entrance

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (713 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Such as this case, we had a baby shower for my daughter and the facilities were clean.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Nicely paved walking path with a mix of direct sunshine and shade from trees as you walk the paths.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“This place has great events for kids of all ages.”

Plenty of water fountains and benches scattered throughout the park. They have a disc golf course set up through the park as well. They have multiple large group areas with barbecues, plenty of picnic tables and counter space at some. 2 playgrounds set at opposite ends of the park.

★★★★★ — Rain , May 2018

Nice park and conveniently located. I just wish the disc golf areas were marked or didn't exist at this location.. nothing quite like having a sharp piece of plastic flying at your face while walking with your child and dog.

★★★★★ — Nicholas , Jul 2023

I grew up in yam Hill County in Mort's park has always been a great place to go, especially if you're wanting to just walk around in the park, play Frisbee Golf or have a family get together. Such as this case, we had a baby shower for my daughter and the facilities were clean.

★★★★★ — Brittany , Mar 2026

First visit to this awesome park. It has two playgrounds, two bathrooms and parking at both entrances. Nicely paved walking path with a mix of direct sunshine and shade from trees as you walk the paths.. And on weekends the nearby senior center has overflow parking off McDaniel.

★★★★★ — Denise , May 2024

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 8 mentions

“nothing quite like having a sharp piece of plastic flying at your face while walking with your child and dog.”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“They have plenty of picnic tables, restrooms and play structures for the kids.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Nicely paved walking path with a mix of direct sunshine and shade from trees as you walk the paths.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“It has two playgrounds, two bathrooms and parking at both entrances.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

“Nicely paved walking path with a mix of direct sunshine and shade from trees as you walk the paths.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Plenty of water fountains and benches scattered throughout the park.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Wortman Park | East entrance

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitemcminnvilleoregon.gov
  • Phone(503) 434-7310
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–8 PM
Thursday 7 AM–8 PM
Friday 7 AM–8 PM
Saturday 7 AM–8 PM
Sunday 7 AM–8 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Wortman Park | East entrance

2051 NE Lafayette Ave, McMinnville, OR 97128

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.